Who We Are
The Seito Shito Ryu USA Shihan Kai consist of all individuals residing in the United States of America who have attained the title of Shihan authorized by either Mabuni, Kenzo Soke or his daughter Mabuni Tsukasa Soke (or in the future by the authorized inheritor of Seito Seito Shito Ryu).
What We Do
Preserve
We work to preserve the true nature (Seito) of Shito Ryu by passing on the karate of Mabuni Kenwa as taught to us by his son, Mabuni Kenzo.
Advise
The Seito Shito Ryu USA Shihan Kai functions as a resource for members of Seito Shito Ryu USA Karate dojo on the practice, teaching and promotion of Seito Seito Shito Ryu with minimum structure to support this principle.
Embody the Go Do Shin
Five principles created by Mabuni Kenwa Kaiso, the founder of Shito Ryu Karate-Do. These principles serve as a moral and philosophical guide for practitioners of Shito-Ryu Karate.
Ishi
Determination
Never forget the spirit of the first beginning
Do
Morality
Never neglect courtesy and etiquette
Hatten
Development
Never neglect effort and continuous improvement
Jo Shiki
Common Sense
Never lose common sense
Heiwa
Peace
Never disturb harmony